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Avoid Issues-
Check Pilot Lights
Gas furnaces have pilot lights and they must be lit and working
properly in order for the furnace to operate. When the pilot light
goes out two things can happen: Gas can escape without burning and
the furnace will blow cold when it should be blowing warm air.
If you own a gas furnace, you have a pilot light. Pilot lights can
be a bit of a mystery to people. They know they’re supposed to be
lit. They know when the pilot light goes out the furnace or hot
water heater won’t work properly. But that’s about all they know.
Pilot Lights
Frequently, problems with gas furnaces involve the pilot lights.
There are several reasons why pilot lights go out, and that’s why
you should check your pilot light at least once a year. The furnace
may not be operating properly and the gas flow has been interrupted.
A power outage can affect gas furnace operation which in turn
affects the pilot light. Of course, simple drafts can blow pilot
lights out too.
Related to pilot lights is the thermocouple. The thermocouple
insures the gas is cut off if the pilot light goes out. When pilot
lights won’t say lit, it can be due to faulty thermocouples. To
relight a pilot light, first turn the valve to the pilot setting.
Using a match or special lighter, push the reset button until the
pilot light is lit again. Once you have a steady flame, turn the
valve to the on position.
Pilot lights should burn steadily without interruption. If the flame
wavers, it means the gas flow is being interrupted somehow, the
pilot light opening is clogged or there’s a draft that needs to be
eliminated. Your regular furnace maintenance procedures should
include checking the pilot lot regularly to ensure it’s burning the
way it should.
Another thing you should check is the height of the pilot lights.
The flame should be no higher than 2 inches and no shorter than 1 ½
inches. If it is too short or too high, the electronic control may
not be working properly.
Pilot lights are simple components, but they have to work properly
in order for the furnace or water heater to work properly. You can’t
forget to check the pilot lights on your appliances on a regular
basis. Good maintenance procedures will insure your units are always
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Useful and Practical Tips on Cleaning Rain Gutters
The best tips on cleaning rain gutters are those that make the
task easier, safer, and more effective. Cleaning out your
gutters is probably not at the top of your list of things you
like to do, but it is one of the best preventative measures
you can use to keep greater water damage from occurring in and
around your home.
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Ready For Clean! - How to Start Pressure Washing
Some cleaning jobs take a lot of force – water force. Pressure
washing uses a pressure washer that sprays water with high
powered force so you can clean even the toughest grime, grease
or mold. Learning how to start pressure washing the right way
can make the job easier and quicker.
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Clean Air Furnace for Trouble Free Operation
A clean air furnace is important to efficient operation. If a
furnace is not properly maintained and checked at least once a
year, it can increase utility bills and be unable to keep your
house warm the way it’s meant to do. Keeping your furnace
clean also keeps your air unit operating safely.
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Keep
Your Refrigerator Cool – Clean Coils Regularly
When you are cleaning house, you should also regularly clean
refrigerator coils. They are something that’s often “out of
sight and out of mind”, but clogged refrigerator coils can
seriously impact the efficient operation of your refrigerator.
It’s important to clean them at least once a year so they
operate without interference from built-up dust and dirt.
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Handling Dry Rot Repair
Dry rot repair is no fun for anyone, especially when it's
affecting your home as well as your life. But when you find
that you have a problem, you do need to tackle it quickly in
order to prevent permanent damage to your home. If you feel
that you need dry rot repair, here are some things that you
will want to keep in mind as you are looking over your home.
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How
to Design a Tile Kitchen Backsplash
Get great ideas on how to design a tile kitchen backsplash.
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